The aim of the study is to examine the well-being of the children involved in fatal partner violence, in terms of post traumatic stress, comorbid psychopathology, mourning, daily functioning and quality of life. In addition, the aim is to…
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Condition
- Anxiety disorders and symptoms
- Family issues
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The participants* current level of posttraumatic stress.
Secondary outcome
The participants' current level of comorbid psychopathology, traumatic grief,
daily functioning, family functioning and quality of life.
The participants* narratives of their experiences, regarding their contact with
the offender-parent, the involvement of the families from both sides, their
living situation and the involvement of services.
Other parameters are demographic characteristics of the subjects (age, gender,
family and case file details) and prior PTSD diagnosis.
Background summary
Literature on prevalence and consequences of fatal (ex) partner violence in
children is lacking. Fatal parental partner violence has a major impact on the
involved children and their environment, in both the short and long term. Often
children lose both parents at once: the victim-parent is deceased and the
offended parent is either detained, on the run or has committed suicide. In
addition, due to necessary changes of place of residence children lose their
familiar living place and their direct social environment. Research suggest
that the most children develop a Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after
experiencing such traumatic event.
To identify the needs and the well-being of children who lost a biological
parent due to fatal partner violence, this study conducts a follow up
questionnaire study and interviews. Children aged 8 to 25, who were minors at
time of violence, their caregivers and teachers of children aged up to 17 years
old are approached. The aim of the study is to examine the needs and
functioning of the children and subsequently formulate guidelines.
Study objective
The aim of the study is to examine the well-being of the children involved in
fatal partner violence, in terms of post traumatic stress, comorbid
psychopathology, mourning, daily functioning and quality of life. In addition,
the aim is to investigate how the children and their caregivers evaluate their
contact with the offending parent, the involvement of both sides families,
their living situation and the involvement of children services.
Study design
The proposed study will have a cross sectional design, including a
questionnaire and interview study.
Study burden and risks
There are no physical risks associated with participation in this study.
Concerning psychological risks, only post traumatic stress reactions can occur,
matching PTSD symptoms (i.e. re-experiencing the event or stress reactions),
since the subject will be reminded of the event. The study contains a
noninvasive method (questionnaire study and interviews), with few risks. If
PTSD is diagnosed, therapy will be offered. This study can be seen as a
additional follow-up in the care of children of fatal partner violence.
Lundlaan 6
Utrecht 3584 EA
NL
Lundlaan 6
Utrecht 3584 EA
NL
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Inclusion criteria
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
- Children who lost a biological parent due to intimate partner homocide by the other
biological parent
- Minor at time of violence
- Aged 8 to 25 at time of inclusion
- Estimated intelligence quotient above 70
- Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
- Resident in the Netherlands
Or:
- Caregivers of children aged up to 25 who lost a biological parent due to intimate
partner homocide by the other biological parent
- Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
- Resident in the Netherlands
Or:
- Teachers of children aged up to 17 years old who lost a biological parent due to
intimate partner homocide by the other biological parent
- Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
- Resident in the Netherlands
Exclusion criteria
A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
- Age above 17 years at time of violence
- Age above 25 years at time of inclusion
- Estimated IQ <70
- Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
- Not resident in the Netherlands
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL46423.041.13 |